When you play an RPG, try to let the mechanics fade into the background and ask yourself, "Seriously, what would I do in this situation?" Later, you can graduate to imagining a persona distinct from your own and ask, "what would he/she do in his situation?"

This can make even well-trodden ground in a game seem new and fresh. Or saddle you with schizophrenia. Either way, at least life will be more interesting.